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Shooting is underway on The Bride, a horror thriller directed by Lee Thongkham that has been set up as co-production between Thailand and Vietnam.

The project marks the growing presence of Vietnamese stars in Thailand’s thriving horror film industry and features cast and crew from both countries.

The Bride follows a young Vietnamese woman, played by Rima Thanh Vy, who is engaged to her rich Thai boyfriend, played by “J.J.” Krissanapoom Pibulsonggram. But her visit to his hometown in rural Thailand quickly turns to terror when she encounters the ghostly presence of a bride after trying on a...

Thai director Lee Thongkam is shooting “The Bride,” a horror film that marks a rare co-production between Thai and Vietnamese companies.

“The Bride” follows a young Vietnamese woman (portrayed by Rima Thanh Vy) engaged to her rich Thai boyfriend (played by “J.J.” Krissanapoom Pibulsonggram), who visit her fiance’s wealthy rural hometown in Thailand. The journey turns to terror when she tries on a traditional Thai wedding dress—an heirloom that holds sinister secrets about her fiancé’s family—and encounters the ghostly presence of another bride.

The Vietnamese cast also includes Jun Vu (“A Hundred Billion Key”) and Cong Duong (“Trang Quynh”), while the Thai ensemble features “Jomjam” Karnpicha Pongpanit (“RedLife”), “Praew” Narupornkamol Chaisang (“Master Of The House)”, “Pure” Duangjai Hiransri (“Inhuman Kiss”), and R.Nu Surasak Chaiyaat (“Love Destiny”).

The film of love, betrayal, and the supernatural, is jointly produced by Thongkham Films and Silver Moonlight Entertainment with production by Hang Trinh.

Thongkham Films and Silver Moonlight Entertainment have just announced their latest co-production The Bride, a thrilling horror film that unites creative talents and leading stars from both Thailand and Vietnam. This border-breaking project, marking the growing presence of Vietnamese stars in Thailand’s thriving horror film industry, is directed by Lee Thongkham and produced by Hang Trinh, with worldwide sales handled by Vietnam-based Skyline Media.

Shooting for The Bride began in July this year, with filming primarily taking place in Chiang Mai (Thailand) and selected locations in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). The film is expected to premiere in both countries in early 2025, with V Pictures set to release the film theatrically in Vietnam.

The Bride follows a young Vietnamese woman (Rima Thanh Vy) engaged to her rich Thai boyfriend (“J.J.” Krissanapoom Pibulsonggram), whose visit to his rural wealthy hometown in Thailand quickly turns to terror when she encounters...

Stars: Ploypailin Thangprapaporn, Denkhun Ngamnet, Somchai Kemglad, Nara Aniwat, Sutina Laoamnuaichai, Vithaya Pansringarm, Keetapat Pongrue | Written by Sorawi Alapach, Teerat Vanavongtanate | Directed by Lee Thongkham

I can’t say I have a vast knowledge, or much knowledge at all of Thai action films, but I was excited to check this latest one out – Kitty the Killer.

Now, of course, action movies have never gone away. They’ve been around forever but it feels like ever since John Wick, the revenge action film has been more popular than ever, and therefore, more and more are getting made. And Kitty the Killer has some similarities with John Wick and plenty of other popular action movies.

There is a revenge story here (although no dog this time), and there is a ‘Guardian’ of the killer (or killers) – another thing that has been popularized lately, see Killing Eve, The Kingsman, etc., and there are plenty of fight scenes.

On the occasion of Kitty the Killer being released on theaters in the US by Epic pictures group, Lee Thongkham (inside a taxi!!) talks about shooting an action movie, the inspiration behind the story and cats, the anime-like approach, the animation, the cinematography, the casting particularly Ploypailin Thangprapaporn as Dina and Denkhun Ngamnet as Charlie, the most difficult scene and his favorite one, cinematography, the Thai movie industry and his next projects, which may include a sequel.

"We are nothing if we don't obey the Agency." Epic Pictures Group has revealed a new official US trailer for a kick ass Thai film called Kitty The Killer, about a female assassin. Don't confuse that title with her being a kitty killer, or a killer with a kitty - not the same. A highly trained teenage assassin, Dina, and her mentor, Charlie, form an unlikely duo as they unexpectedly join forces to fight back and stop a sinister plot and save millions. When Dina is betrayed by Keng's organization, she unites with Charlie for vengeance. Featuring brutal animated sequences blended with live action. "The cast and crew worked tirelessly to bring Kitty the Killer to life, creating jaw-dropping action sequences." Starring Ploypailin Thangprapaporn as Dina, with Denkhun Ngamnet as Charlie, Nara Aniwat, Vithaya Pansringarm, and Somchai Kemglad as Keng. Of course this reminds me of Kill Bill Vol. 1,...

Japanese filmmaker Junji Sakamoto to receive the Screen International Star Asia Lifetime Achievement Award.

The New York Asian Film Festival (Nyaff) has revealed the features that will compete for its Uncaged Award and announced that Japanese filmmaker Junji Sakamoto will receive the Screen International Star Asia Lifetime Achievement Award.

The nine-strong competition for best feature film at the festival, running July 14-30, will include the world premieres of Hong Kong horror Back Home and Chinese films Flaming Cloud and Redemption With Life.

Back Home is a suspense horror that marks the feature directorial debut of Nate Ki and stars Anson...